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Proper use of the term eldest
Please answer this if at all possible. I am being told by a friend that the term eldest may not be used unless there are three persons or more involved. She is saying you must use elder if there are only two people involved. I have researched this and am unable to find a firm rule. I would appreciate any help you are able to give to me. Thank you.
Joanne
Joanne
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Generally, in the normal neutral manner, ENLs use a comparative style to discuss two things or people but there are situations where we use the superlative to talk about only two.
- Generally, in the normal neutral manner, ENLs use a comparative style to discuss two things or people but there are situations where we use the superlative to talk about only two.
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Generally, in the normal neutral manner, ENLs use a comparative style to discuss two things or people but there are situations where we use the superlative to talk about only two.
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